The Funny Factor

The Funny Factor And Dating

Funny vs. Wealth

Let’s keep it real here: There will always be women who sniff out the dollar signs in any romantic relationship they pursue. However, there are still masses of independent women out there who couldn't care less about the size of your wallet or the limits on your credit cards. The ability to make a woman laugh, for richer or poorer, in good times and in bad (and even when she feels like beating the crap out of you) is a gift that’s worth way more than anything a rich suitor might try to buy her happiness with. Unless you’re Bruce Wayne — you can’t beat rich, charming and being a superhero. There’s a reason he gets all the hotties.

Winner: Funny. Four guys from England once told the world that money couldn’t buy them love, but a steady stream of hysterical jokes would have definitely helped pay the tolls.

Funny vs. Intelligence

Men and women don’t always agree on the type of humor that splits their sides. For most people though, intelligence is very much intertwined with comedy, especially for women who might appreciate Ricky Gervais over Abbot and Costello. There’s no need to break out the brain surgery and rocket science textbooks, but truly making her chuckle often takes more than a lame fart joke.

Winner: Tie. Intelligence wins her respect and humor wins her heart — can't have one without the other.

funny fortunes in love

Victor Borge (points if you've actually heard of him) once said: "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." If your friends claim that you're the funniest person they know, you're already well on your way to becoming quite the ladies' man. Women were, are and always will be attracted to a charismatic man with a sense of humor. If you've got it, flaunt it! It can overcome many other seemingly less desirable qualities you think you might have. Also, it's a great technique for weeding out the kind of girl you want because, really, who wants a chick who can't appreciate a good "that's what she said" joke? (Note: We never touched on funny vs. maturity — go for it.)